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Rothschild is moving forward with a 25-year plan that would transform the Highway 29-Grand Avenue interchange area into the village's primary commercial district, with new businesses, more housing, improved roads and even a marina near the pavilion.

The problem is, developers aren't exactly knocking down Rothschild's door fighting for the right to improve the area, the plan will cost an estimated $15 million, and many long-time residents who fear losing their homes now are speaking out against the plan.

Village officials hope the redevelopment will revitalize the dated and run-down ...